Chinese Archaistic Warring State Style Tripod Lidded Vessel. Of compressed spherical form, the rounded sides set with opposing high relief Taotie , the three waisted short tubular legs emerging from the base, the sides of the body and cover each cast with three concentric bands of lozenge motifs and angular scrolls, the fitted domed cover additionally cast with three evenly-spaced recumbent oxen decorated with stamped medallions, the surfaces with malachite, silver color wires and patination. {Width: 11 1/2 inches (29.2 cm) approximately}.